On the left is an older worn unknown brand AR15 extractor. Note the chips on the groove where it holds a case rim. The extractor spring has a blue insert. It’s replacement on the right has a black extractor insert, and an O-ring. The rifle the old extractor was pulled out of was having someContinue reading “AR-15 Extractors”
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Playing With A Sniper Mosin
A classic post from Howard from the old site. A friend of mine who collects Mosin-Nagants purchased a sniper mosin a while ago. To get into reloading cheap, he picked up a Lee Loader in 7.62x54R. He was given some powder by my dad, and bought the other supplies. The Lee Loader just neck sizesContinue reading “Playing With A Sniper Mosin”
Patton’s Revolver And The M1911
Above of course is the famous side arm of General Patton. This Colt Model P is of course chambered for the classic widowmaker, .45 Colt. or .45 Long Colt if you like that better. I won’t go into its purchases history and serial number and blah blah blah. That has been done to death. ItContinue reading “Patton’s Revolver And The M1911”
Auto Ordnance Thompson “SMG” Carbine
A few weeks ago I got my hands on one of the .45 ACP Thompson Semi Auto carbines. The gun is obviously a semi auto copy of the iconic WW2 Submachine gun that every one has seen knows it on sight if not by name. I have been curious about these for years ,I haveContinue reading “Auto Ordnance Thompson “SMG” Carbine”
The Tactical Link Gen2 PRM Review
A few weeks ago, Tactical Link graciously sent me one of their PRM sling mount. This is the 2nd gen of the rail mounted sling mounting point for QD sling swivels. I opted for the coyote PRM since my gun is a FDE anodized Colt 6940. I was very excited to get this mount andContinue reading “The Tactical Link Gen2 PRM Review”
American Gun Demand Hits Five-Year Low As Covid Mania Cools
From Zerohedge The number of monthly background checks conducted by the FBI, a necessary step to purchase a firearm, has plummeted to its lowest level in five years. We have pointed out that the gun-buying mania, sparked by Covid chaos, peaked two years ago. According to data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background CheckContinue reading “American Gun Demand Hits Five-Year Low As Covid Mania Cools “
BREAKTHROUGH BORE CLEANER
This will basically be a “part 1″ of a more longer lasting test period. Cleaning solvent is one of those things it takes a long time and a lot of different things to really evaluate to my satisfaction. I wanted to talk about it and my first thoughts on it as sort of a kickContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH BORE CLEANER”
A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles PART 1
Many of the military rifles that end of in shooters hands are a little bit above wall hangers said to be good shooters, but often come with defects that make them inaccurate at best or dangerous to use at the worst. Others can be functional and fine as well as perfectly safe but have featuresContinue reading “A Look At Buying Military Bolt Action Rifles PART 1”
Soft Armor And Other Thoughts
We have another post from Brain, from over at http://www.thenewrifleman.com. This time is gives his thoughts on body armor for new buyers. I obtained some level III soft armor a few years ago. I didn’t get Molle or a camo setup, I purchased a flat black concealable vest from http://www.bulletproofme.com. My reasoning was, in part, basedContinue reading “Soft Armor And Other Thoughts”
Street Robberies And You
By BurnedOutLEO on BARFCOM While many say it is better to be lucky than good, no one is lucky every time. In this post I am going to attempt to provide some insight into street encounters. Other may have different viewpoints. I am not here to argue. I will say some of the comments IContinue reading “Street Robberies And You”
Scattered Shots 